Watch for armyworm
Pest watchArmyworm caterpillars feed at night and can strip a lawn in days. If you see chewed leaves or a spreading brown patch, check the lawn at dusk or after dark with a torch.
Remind meSubtropical · summer
February lawn care in subtropical areas
For places like Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Northern Rivers NSW. Timing is typical for the zone; check your own lawn before you act.
Jobs for February
Water deeply and less often
WateringWater deeply and less often, early in the morning, and skip it after good rain. Follow your local water rules on days and times.
- How much water does my lawn need?
- What's the best time of day to water?
- How long should I run my sprinkler?
- How much water does a lawn need?
- Watering under restrictions
Mow regularly while the lawn is growing
MowingMow often enough that you never take off more than a third of the leaf at once. Keep shaded areas a little higher than sunny ones, and keep the blade sharp so it cuts cleanly.
Remind meRaise the mowing height in hot, dry spells
MowingA little more leaf shades the soil and roots and helps the lawn cope with heat and dry weather.
Remind meKeep on top of nutgrass and summer weeds
Weed controlNutgrass grows in warm, wet conditions and comes back from underground tubers, so it takes persistence. Improve drainage where water sits, and use only products whose label lists the weed and your grass.
Remind meComing up in March
- Pre-emergent for winter grass
- Last feed before the lawn slows down
- Watch for brown patch